NAPABA Annual Lobby Day and Congressional Reception on May 19-20 in Washington, D.C.

In observance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPIHM), please join NAPABA on May 19-20, 2026 in Washington, DC for NAPABA’s annual Lobby Day.

At Lobby Day, the NAPABA community travels from across the United States to the Nation’s capital to demonstrate not only the strength of our community, but also to advance the critical issues facing the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community with leaders on Capitol Hill. Let’s bring our collective voice to the halls of Congress.

Lobby Day activities and events include:

  • Training
  • Hill Visits
  • Debrief Reception
  • Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Congressional Reception.

Congressional Reception

NAPABA members and community leaders from across the country will gather from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET for a Congressional Reception recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event will bring together Lobby Day participants, members of Congress and their staff, as well as leaders from the AANHPI community.

For the full Lobby Day schedule, click on this link: Schedule

NAPABA Lobby Day Eligibility

Please note that only active NAPABA members or active members of NAPABA affiliates are eligible to participate in Lobby Day. To become a NAPABA member, click here.

Questions? Email [email protected].

Upcoming NLF Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities

The NAPABA Law Foundation offers many ways to advance your legal journey and strengthen your connection to the legal community. Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming deadlines!

2026–2028 Community Law Fellowship

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 5 pm ET

About the Fellowship:

This two-year fellowship supports early-career attorneys as they gain hands-on legal experience at a nonprofit or community-based organization. The Fellowship provides:

  • A $60,000 annual salary, paid directly to the host organization
  • Health and fringe benefits provided by the host
  • A $10,000 completion bonus for the Fellow
  • Opportunities to work on behalf of underserved communities and grow as a public interest leader

Details and Instructions
2026-2028 Fellowship Application

Han C. Choi Scholarship

Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026, 5 pm ET

About the Scholarship:

The NAPABA Law Foundation has partnered with the Choi Family to create the Han C. Choi Scholarship to honor a NAPABA Trailblazer, mentor, and leader who embodies grit and courage in the face of great adversity. The Scholarship Fund will benefit a 1L or 2L law student who exhibits academic excellence, leadership, volunteerism, mentorship experience, and demonstrates an interest in AAPI civic issues. Special consideration will also be given to applicants who have been adversely affected by cancer (as a survivor, or family member of a victim or survivor).

2026 Application

Fred T. Korematsu Summer Fellowship

Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026, 5 pm ET

About the Fellowship

In partnership with the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, NLF will be accepting applications for the Fred T. Korematsu Summer Fellowship Program. The program will provide $6,000 to a law student for a meaningful summer internship at a public interest organization. The fellow will work to further Fred T. Korematsu’s legacy as a civil rights pioneer. Initial funding was provided by Parkin Lee and The Rockefeller Group.

2026 Application Guide

2026 Application

SAIL Scholarship

Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5 pm ET

About the Scholarship

The SAIL Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to an individual who will be a 2L student starting in the 2026 Fall Semester (current 1L students should apply) who has outstanding professional promise and leadership potential. The amount awarded is $7,500, split equally over 2 years.  

FAQ

2O26 Application

Questions? Contact NAPABA at [email protected].